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T.J. · 06-26-2009, 04:51 PM

my insurance made me do 6 months of weight management so by the time I saw Dr. Boone he just asked a few qeustions and said "see you dec. 16th"

justme09 · 06-26-2009, 05:43 PM

Thanks for the info! Much appreciated!

Sherry_Lynn · 06-26-2009, 07:04 PM

I took 5 weeks off, but I am older than you, and I had a lifting restriction with a job with lifting. Good luck!

Michie · 06-26-2009, 07:45 PM

I'm 10 days out today and I used to teach elementary (what level do you teach?). I think I'd be able to do it at this point. I'm feeling wonderful. The only thing is I'm very low on energy. I'm still napping everyday and normal tasks can get me quite pooped. I know everyone is different.

TT is terrific, isn't it? I know how you feel about talking WLS to your husband. I found that the closer I got, the more I couldn't help but ramble on and on and I don't know how much of it he was actually listening to. Now I just spent several times a day on the TT forum.

Good luck and I'm so excited for you!

justme09 · 06-26-2009, 08:12 PM

It's nice to hear from so many different people, as I have realized from TT that everyone is different. The more I hear, the more informed I feel.

Michie, I teach 3rd grade and with all our layoffs I was a little leary about time off and sub availablitiy. I am assuming you are on a traditional schedule, are you due back in August?

Thanks again,
MiChelle

justme09 · 06-26-2009, 08:15 PM

Oh, and as for non-stop talking about WLS....OMG, you nailed it. I sometimes feel like I am going to burst with excitement, but it's always quickly squished by the realization that I still am waiting for insurance approval.
I haven't talked it over with my kids yet, waiting for actual surgery date for that conversation, so definately using TT to the fullest

Michie · 06-27-2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by justme09

Michie, I teach 3rd grade and with all our layoffs I was a little leary about time off and sub availablitiy. I am assuming you are on a traditional schedule, are you due back in August?

I used to teach 2nd grade. I'm actually not currently teaching. I'm a stay-at-home mom right now. I have a 2 year old son with mild cerebral palsy. I'll return to teaching one day in the future.

As for insurance approval, it took me quite a while. If things had gone as planned I would have had my surgery in March. But I battled with insurance for a few months. For a while there I was sure I'd never get the surgery. It finally worked out and I got approval in May and had my surgery June 16th. I hope it's a smooth ride for you... but if it's not, don't give up.

justme09 · 06-27-2009, 04:15 PM

Good for you, I love teaching, but ultimately our own kids come first. And they grow soooo fast!

Beth in Texas · 06-27-2009, 07:22 PM

Congrats on your date, and I wish you the best of luck!

Marella · 06-28-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by justme09

Thank you for your support. I am so excited, and anxious at the same time. I am trying to keep myself busy. Thank goodness for TT to answer all my questions, concerns and keep me from driving my husband nuts talking about WLS.
If I can get my surgery scheduled for the beginning of August I will have about 10 days before I return to work. I will be starting my new school year Aug. 12th.

Any thoughts on how I will feel? Suggestions?

Excited and anxious is oh so normal. For me, I was afraid it would be canceled or something that would cause my WLS not to happen. But the day went smooth. Mine was an open, but I was let out a day early. I was soooo ready to go home and get away from the hospital liquids.

Anyway, mine was an open and I rebounded quickly, but with fatigue. Laps are easier (I had my band placed via lap and was amazed at how great I felt 4 days after).

Everyone is different as to their recovery and pain, I wish you peace and quick healing so that you can get back to all of your kids.

BECAUSE you wish to go to work 1 week post-op, it may be possible:

Tip 1: many WLS'ers via lap have post-op gas pain, which is common. Stock up on some Gax-x, or whatever is recommended by your doc, so that you have it on hand and no one has to run out.

Tip 2: take advantage of the time you have to rest and recuperate. Don't plunge into housework or other things even if you feel you are able. Make your only exercise walking, then rest - walk, then rest, etc., all day long.

Tip 3: obviously, hydrate - but protein is also important to best healing results. You will probably have little to no appetite, so set yourself a timer/schedule where you drink a little protein all day long.

Tip 4: constipation is prevalent because of the high protein diet all throughout your post-op life. Take whatever fiber substitute you doctor allows (I take Benefiber chewables). Speak to your doc about stool softeners (which is what I take when I needed it and still need it ever few months or so). You don't want to make yourself weaker by being unable to go. I do suggest that you invest in an enema on hand, just-in-case.

Just be prepared with a few medicine cabinet items. I can't say whether it's all inevitable, but there's probably a 60/40 chance you'll need assistance.

All the best,